Posted: July 13th, 2015

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Evidence-Based Nursing Problem Paper Literature Review In this Assignment, you will conduct a literature review and evaluate the research associated with your identified nursing problem. The literature review will provide you with a solid foundation for the nursing problem you have identified or the simulated scenario you chose. The literature review involves the following: Reviewing scholarly references related to your selected nursing problem Summarizing the information Synthesizing the information Synthesizing the information can include reorganizing the information, combining new and old information, and discussing how the information impacts your selected nursing problem.

Your literature review should be organized around your selected nursing problem. Summarize the literature and include the following: What trends were identified What was missing from the literature What theories were covered What solutions were identified You should review at least 8–10 current (within the last 5 years) actual research studies on the topic. Assignment Requirements The finished Assignment should be a 6–8 page paper, excluding the title page and references. The nursing problem and purpose of this Assignment should be clearly established and sustained.

Before you finalize your work, you should: be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above); consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Home) to make sure you have included everything necessary; utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors; and access information regarding APA citation information, such as in the KU Writing Center. Your writing Assignment should:

follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.); be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and use APA 6th edition format for organization, style, and crediting sources including: 12-point, double-spaced, Times New Roman font use of in-text citations title page use of headings (if applicable) reference page Preferred language style US English